Course Title: Recognise the need for cyber security in an organisation
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2023
Course Code: INTE5060
Course Title: Recognise the need for cyber security in an organisation
School: 520T Future Technologies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4424 - Certificate IV in Cyber Security
Course Contact: Luke Eberbach
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4381
Course Contact Email: luke.eberbach@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 60
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This course describes the performance outcome, knowledge and skills required to recognise threats, risks and vulnerabilities to cyber security in an organisation. The threats to an organisation include networks, machines, applications, data, users and infrastructure
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VU23217 Recognise the need for cyber security in an organisation |
Element: |
1 Identify the need for cyber security for an organisation |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Reasons to protect online identity and personal data are clarified 1.2 Reasons to protect an organisation's data are explained 1.3 Cyber security awareness practices for an organisation are identified 1.4 Concept of cyber threat is defined 1.5 Reasons for the need for cyber security professionals are explained |
Element: |
2 Investigate common and emerging cyber security attacks, and techniques |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Difference between threat actors, threat vectors and threat goals are clarified 2.2 Techniques used by attackers to infiltrate a system are described 2.3 Characteristics and operation of a cyber-attack are explained 2.4 Trends of cyber threats are examined 2.5 Cyber attack methods on an organisation infrastructure are identified 2.7 Examples of IoT devices are provided 2.8 Security vulnerabilities for IoT devices are explained |
Element: |
3 Investigate methods to protect personal data and privacy |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Techniques to protect personal devices from cyber threats are described and demonstrated 3.2 User authentication techniques are identified and demonstrated 3.3 Methods and tools to safeguard personal privacy are identified and demonstrated |
Element: |
4 Examine methods used to protect an organisation's data |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Common infrastructure, equipment, and software used to protect an organisation from cyber security attacks are identified 4.2 Cyber security terms such as botnets, malware, virus's, worms, Root Kits are clarified 4.3 Mitigation strategies such as the cyber kill chain process, the MITRE Adversarial Tactics, Techniques and Common Knowledge (ATT&CK) in the context of cyber security protection and mitigation strategies are explained 4.4 Policies, tools and systems for protecting an organisation from cyber-attacks are investigated 4.5 Behaviour based approach to cyber security is investigated 4.6 Incident response policies, processes and systems are reviewed |
Element: |
5 Investigate current Cyber Security Frameworks (CSF) |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Fundamentals of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Cyber Security Framework (NIST CSF) are examined and explained 5.2 Essential Eight strategies from the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) to mitigate Cyber Security incidents are identified 5.3 Centre for Internet Security (CIS) controls identified for organisations to implement for Cyber Security protection are examined |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
You will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for the two clustered competencies (VU23215 and VU23217). Both competencies's learning activities will incorporate
• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Individual work on assignments, practical labs and knowledge based assessments.
Cluster Information:
This course is delivered in a cluster referred to as Cyber Security Concepts. This cluster consists of two units of competencies from the 22603VIC National Unit Code. They are VU23215 (INTE5059) and VU23217 (INTE5060)
You must enrol in both of these courses delivered in this cluster. All the learning and assessment activities will include the components of all competencies VU23215 and VU23217.
Elements and Performance Criteria of VU23217 (INTE5060)
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Define a cyber security framework for an organisation |
1.1 Definition of information security is developed 1.2 Threat sources for an organisation are identified 1.3 Relationship between data, networks, machines, users and applications in an enterprise is defined 1.4 Introduction to identity and access management (IAM) is clarified 1.5 Security of physical infrastructure of the enterprise is identified and evaluated |
2. Identify the need for cyber security |
2.1 Reasons to protect online identity and personal data are clarified 2.2 Reasons to protect an organisation’s data are explained 2.3 Concept of cyber threat is defined 2.4 Reasons for the need of cyber security professionals are explained |
3. Identify common and emerging cyber security attacks, and techniques |
3.1 Security vulnerabilities and malware are identified and demonstrated 3.2 Threat actors, threat vectors and threat goals are defined 3.3 Techniques used by attackers to infiltrate a system are described and demonstrated 3.4 Characteristics and operation of a cyber-attack are explained 3.5 Trends of cyber threats are investigated 3.6 Cyber-attacks on enterprise infrastructure are identified 3.7 Examples of IOT devices are described and demonstrated 3.8 Security vulnerabilities for IOT devices are defined |
4. Implement methods to protect your data and privacy |
4.1 Techniques to protect personal devices and data are described and implemented 4.2 Authentication techniques are identified and demonstrated 4.3 Methods to protect personal devices from threats are implemented 4.4 Methods and tools to safeguard personal privacy are defined 4.5 Logical and physical access controls are defined and implemented |
5. Implement methods to protect an organisation’s data |
5.1 Common equipment used to protect an organisation from cyber security attacks is identified 5.2 Terms such as botnets, the cyber kill chain process and behavior based security in the context of cyber security protection methodologies are explained. 5.3 Methods for protecting an organisation from cyber-attacks are developed and evaluated 5.4 Introduction to behavior based approach to cyber security is presented 5.5 Incident response standards are defined |
Teaching Schedule
As this course is delivered in cluster, please refer to the course guide Part B for course VU23215 (INTE5059) for the proposed teaching schedule.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
None
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS
Assessment Tasks
As this course is delivered in cluster, please refer to the course guide Part B for course VU23215 (INTE5059) for the assessment tasks.
Assessment Matrix
As this course is delivered in cluster, please refer to the course guide Part B for course VU23215 (INTE5059) for the assessment matrix.
Other Information
Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:
- Relevant
- Current
- Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course
Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL
Study and learning Support:
Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you.
Services offered by SLC to support your numeracy and literacy skills are:
- assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
- maths and science developmental support and advice
- English language development
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support
Equitable Learning Services (ELS):
If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
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Late submission:
If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted.
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date.
Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.
Special consideration:
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration
Plagiarism:
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